Greater Christchurch
Sir.—l was delighted at the number of persons on the town hall sponsoring committee wno live outside the city proper. Such exercises in co-operation for the common good will surely break down eventually the artificial local body divisions which blight our ; progress. But much as city rcsiI dents appreciate the help and enthusiasm of Fendalton. Cashmere, and Riccarton people in securing a town hall for us all. I would remind them that it is our homes, not theirs, which will be rated to pay for it, just as we, not they, pay for Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens. Harewood airport, the Centennial Pool. Victoria Park, and the Sign of the Takahe •both in county territory), and all the other expensive amenities that make us a city instead of a collection of suburbs. Would Mr Watts favour his committee leading a “United Christchurch” movement when its immediate task is done?—Yours, etc., COMMONWEAL.
October 16, 1957. [The deputy-chairman of the Town Hall Sponsoring Committee (Mr W. J. Cartwright) said that in the absence of Mr P. B. Watts he had no desire to commit him to a second most worthy object when the town hall project was complete.]
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Press, Volume XCVI, Issue 28414, 22 October 1957, Page 3
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